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Why a Director Shouldn’t Edit Their Own Film

11 years ago1 week ago029 mins

I was asked why a director shouldn’t edit his/her own films today… again. I get a lot of blow-back from my usual answer, but I’m steadfast in my belief that a director should never edit their own film. I know; never is a strong word. And there are exceptions, and those outliers are part and…

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Get Someone to Help you with the Scissors

15 years ago2 years ago09 mins

Apple have just announced that they’re lowering the cost of Final Cut Pro software to $299 (probably the same in pounds). Given that the new generation of digital cameras bring the basic cost of the hardware necessary to shoot and cut a HD feature film well within a four-figure price bracket, it’s now possible to be completely…

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